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Let’s Dance for a Cause! 

March 6, 2025
💃 Let’s Dance for a Cause!
The Grownup Gala is bringing the ultimate dance party to Miller’s! A DJ will be spinning hits through the decades—from the ‘80s to today! 🎶✨
Don’t miss the chance to dance, mingle, and support Carnation Elementary!
🎟️ Get your tickets now: https://ceptsa.givebacks.com/store/items/1164759

📅 April 24 | Miller’s
#GrownupGala #DanceForACause #CarnationElementary

Kindy Registration

March 6, 2025

Do you know a family with an incoming Kindy student for the 25-26 school year? Registration for Kindergarten is now open!

https://www.ces.rsd407.org/kreg?fbclid=IwY2xjawI3Ur5leHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHVytC1ybf8wWacyYa7LAbqebvObU-HpXW8mMSFfsduLxSLTymJIMcI2PkQ_aem_qyDDLZKTEvPr9vATTDNZCg

More Read Alouds!

March 5, 2025
Hey Tiger families! Are you enjoying the read aloud stories?
Here are a few done by members of our school community! Hope you enjoy them!
9. A read aloud all the way from Missouri by Mrs. Grant!
https://vimeo.com/1061830651/67b548eaf8
10. A read aloud by Mr. Heimfeld
11. Another read aloud by Mr. Heimfeld!
 
 

Mismatched Socks Day

March 5, 2025
**Reading Spirit Week**
Thursday 3/6 is… Mismatched Socks Day!
Need a real aloud story for tonight? Here you go!
8. https://vimeo.com/1059556196/4684a9b99a
DUCK! RABBIT! –This is a book for all ages that explores perspective and how 2 people can see the same thing very differently.
Narrated by a CEPTSA mom and dad (3 minutes).

Read In The Dark!

March 4, 2025
**Reading Spirit Week**
Wednesday 3/5 is… Read In The Dark! 
Students will receive a finger flashlight for reading a book with the lights off!
Is your Tiger enjoying the read aloud stories? Here are a couple more to listen to:
5. https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=hTdAzRB83VU…
YAKETY YAK –Explore action words that sound like animal names along with dictionary definitions that help explain them. All ages (4 minutes).
6. https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=cxF5WURk-RY
ZOMBIES DON’T EAT VEGGIES! – This is a picture book that combines cartoony gore and a heartwarming family dynamic while weaving in themes of identity, belonging and cultural values. It is narrated by Jaime Camil and includes many words in Spanish. Don’t miss the talk that the narrator gives after the reading (8 min).

7. https://vimeo.com/1059558574/443adf0eb0

AFRAID OF THE LIGHT– Another book for all ages about conquering fears and trying new things. Narrated by a CEPTSA mom (6 min).

Books Make Us Bright

March 4, 2025
**Reading Spirit Week**
Tuesday 3/4 is… Books Make Us Bright!
Here are a couple of more read aloud stories to enjoy:
3. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=yRpTgV-k9j8&t=133s…
SMEDS AND THE SMOOS- This is another lovely story written by Julia Donaldson. The story works for all ages because it is a simple but effective way of highlighting the importance of tolerance and acceptance of differences (8 minutes).
4. https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=q5wvurTU5DI
FOX IN SOCK RAP – This video shows our kids that you’re never too old to enjoy Dr. Seuss. It also highlights how to get creative and present something that is very well known in a new and unique way. If your class has seen this one, Wes also raps other Dr. Seuss books! 6 min.

Burst Into Spring With LAF

March 3, 2025
The Lee Arts Foundation is Bursting into Spring! PTSA’s partner in art is hosting a fabulous silent auction and fun evening of food, drink, and music to benefit and further the work of the Lee Arts Foundation!
LAF’s mission is to support the arts in the lower Snoqualmie Valley, bringing people together through art, music, and culture.
Mark your calendar for March 15th!

Hats Off To Reading!

March 2, 2025
To kick off Reading Spirit Week, Monday 3/3 is Hats Off to Reading!
Wear a silly hat (or any hat) and listen to a silly story.

Read Alouds

March 2, 2025
For the next few days, we will be sharing read aloud stories to celebrate Reading Spirit Week.
Hope your Tiger enjoys these!
1) https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=EmMnaSkeKqQTHE
SNAIL AND THE WHALE- This is a Julia Donaldson book (also on the Rad Readers Cubs list 👍). It is well suited for k-2 with a message highlighting that even the smallest creature can achieve great things and make a significant impact (7 minutes).
2) https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=lOobgrlkC7E 
The Skull- This is a book from both Rad Readers lists as well as an OTTER nominee! Students from all grades can vote on OTTER books in the spring, so long as they’ve read 2 from the list (18 minutes).

Reading Spirit Week

March 2, 2025

In honor of National Read Across America week, CEPTSA will celebrate the joy of reading with Reading Spirit Week from March 3 – March 7!

The theme for National Read Across America Week is ‘Create and Celebrate a Nation of Diverse Readers’

Celebrate with your Tigers by:

– enjoying the theme for each day
-joining and visiting the KCLS Carnation Library
-reading to your Tigers
-talking about the read alouds compiled by CE PTSA for teachers and students to enjoy
-checking off books from the Radiant Readers lists

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Mailing Address: 4950 Tolt Ave. - Carnation, WA 98014

Email: ceptsa@outlook.com

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Phone: 425-844-4550

The mission of Carnation Elementary PTSA is to positively impact the lives of all students by partnering with staff, families, and community to foster a culture that values learning, builds community and advocates for all students to excel personally, academically and socially.

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